Powered by Table of Contents Click or touch a section below to access it directly. The home button in the 3 Message from upper left will return you here. Executive Leadership Cleveland Metroparks - 4 By the Numbers 5 Legend 6 Acacia Reservation 7 Bedford Reservation 9 Big Creek Reservation 10 Bradley Woods Reservation 11 Brecksville Reservation 13 Brookside Reservation 14 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 15 Euclid Creek Reservation 16 Garf ield Park Reservation 17 Hinckley Reservation 18 Huntington Reservation 19 Lakefront Reservation 21 Mill Stream Run Reservation 23 North Chagrin Reservation 24 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 25 Rocky River Reservation 27 South Chagrin Reservation 28 Washington Reservation 29 West Creek Reservation 30 Activities by Park 31 Find Your Course 32 Be a Trailblazer / Directory Message from Executive Leadership Cleveland Metroparks now more than ever, serves as a resource for everyone in our community to f ind peace and comfort, as well as strength and restoration. The park district serves 48 diverse communities across Northeast Ohio. The dedication and hard work of Cleveland Metroparks employees is what makes the park district among the best in the nation. It is our goal to have a workforce that’s as diverse as the communities we serve. Building connections into the community is and will always be a top priority. However, the theme of connections goes beyond geography. Over time, Cleveland Metroparks has built a community of park-goers and we are all joined together by our shared love of nature. The park district’s 18 reservations, eight golf courses and nationally-acclaimed Zoo exist for all. We hope the memories and traditions made within the park inspire our next generation of park users and conservationists. There is so much to explore with over 24,000 acres across six counties. Wherever your path takes you, I hope you’ll share your adventure as we travel this trail together. Emerald Necklace Plan your next adventure. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com RIVERGATE Park Nature Center Golf Zoo Swim Area Cleveland Metroparks - By the Numbers award winner for one of the best places to work in Northeast Ohio © Registered trademark of Cleveland Metroparks Legend General Info Picnic Areas Winter Birding/Wildlife Picnic Area Cross-country Viewing Skiing Boat Trailer Picnic Shelter Sledding Parking Culture/ Reservable Snowshoeing History Picnic Shelter Horse Trailer Toboggan Chute Parking Boating Parking Boat Launch Summer Restroom Paddling Access Archery Police Kayak & Paddle Sport Ball Field Station Rentals Scenic Marina Basketball View Court Beach Food/Gifts Trails Access Fishing Concession All Purpose Trail Area Dining Backcountry FootGolf Camping Food Bridle Trail Golf Gift Shop Fitness Playground Stations Swimming Hiking Trail Area Information Volleyball Kiosk Courts Mountain Zip Line Course/ Bike Axe Throwing Mission Cleveland Metroparks will conserve significant natural resources and enhance people’s lives by integrating high-quality outdoor education, recreation and zoological opportunities into people’s lives. Vision Cleveland Metroparks will be a national leader for sustainable green infrastructure that provides essential environmental, economic and community benefits for people in its core service area, the surrounding region, and the global reach of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. ACACIA Reservation Acacia Reservation, formerly a private country club, is one of the largest undeveloped parcels inside the I-271 corridor. The west branch of Euclid Creek flows northwest through the reservation. Acacia has undergone significant restoration work to restore its forests, wetlands and meadows. Visitors can enjoy a highly accessible 1.7-mile paved loop trail around the reservation. All Purpose Trail 3 1 Acacia Clubhouse Operated by Dino’s Catering 2 Central Pond d R Northwest Pond 3 Parking available at Cedar Rd. ond entrance m h ic R Acacia Picnic Area 2 1 1 P Cedar Rd Hidden Gem: Scattered the meadows of Acacia Reservation are numerous nesting boxes for resident songbirds. Stroll around the paved trail loops in spring and summer and spot nesting bluebirds, tree swallows and house wrens. Year Established: 2012 | Current Acreage: 156 6 BEDFORD Reservation (pg. 1 of 2) Bedford Reservation’s primary resource is Tinker’s and Summit Metro Parks through the Bike & Hike Creek and its 220-foot deep gorge, designated Trail. Bedford Reservation now includes the as a National Natural Landmark in 1968. A scenic 127-acre Astorhurst Park and 50-acre Dunham parkway and all purpose trail traverse the park Park. Astorhurst Park is undergoing restoration parallel to Tinker’s Creek. Viaduct Park and a to preserve green space and stream corridors. shared-use hiking/mountain biking trail are Dunham Park has seen recent enhancements to popular among guests. Bedford Reservation is its trails and facilities. linked directly to Cuyahoga Valley National Park Center Rd Center d us R mb t lu S Co ce Turney Rd ra G W. Br oadw 8 W il l a i y A s 10 d S v t e R n o 5 Schreiber Rd tt Solo u n Rd B P 4 7 Rd 6 ond SOUTH y m CHAGRIN U h w n c i i RESERVATION k on H R P a S w e t tho g rn r Pkwy o 3 3 G 5 P P 1 d Rd theld R r d 2 o k R N ree Egbert 6 Forbes Rd ker’s C P 4 Tin 9 P n L k o o l D r un e h v am O R d P View eastern portion of map d n R n lto a W Alexander Rd 2 1 C a n a l R d Sagamore Rd BRECKSVILLE RESERVATION Year Established: 1922 | Current Acreage: 2,606 7 BEDFORD Reservation (pg. 2 of 2) All Purpose Trail 1 Alexander Bike Lot 2 Dunham Mountain Bike Lot 3 Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook 4 Bridal Veil Falls Center Rd Center d us R mb View western t lu S Co ce portion of map Turney Rd ra 5 Shawnee Hills Golf Course G W. Br oadw 8 W 6 Little Overlook il l a i y A s 10 d S v t e R n o 5 Schreiber Rd tt Solo Viaduct Park u n Rd 7 B P Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek 4 7 Rd 6 ond SOUTH m Hutchinson Field y CHAGRIN 8 U h w n c i i RESERVATION k on H R P a S w e t tho g rn r Pkwy o 9 Astorhurst Park 3 3 G 5 P P 1 10 Dunham Park d Rd theld R r d 2 o k R N ree Egbert 6 Forbes Rd ker’s C P 4 Tin 9 P n L k o o l D r un e h v am O R Hemlock Creek Picnic Area d P 1 d Hermit’s Hollow Picnic Area n R n 2 lto a W Lost Meadows Reservable Picnic Area Alexander Rd 2 3 1 C Egbert Picnic Area a n 4 a l R d Willis Picnic Area Sagamore Rd 5 Forbes Woods Picnic Area 6 BRECKSVILLE RESERVATION Hidden Gem: Linda Falls is a sight to behold, located along the Sagamore Creek Loop. Linda Falls is tucked deep within a trail that boasts several smaller waterfalls and tremendous views. 8 BIG CREEK Reservation Rd ire lla Big Creek Reservation serves primarily as an urban greenway, Be winding along Big Creek through the southwest suburbs of Cuyahoga M 1 em p hi County and connecting to Mill Stream Run Reservation via the s A v 2 All Purpose Trail. Several scenic picnic areas are found along Big Creek e and the parkway. The highlight of the reservation is the Lake to Lake Trail, Rd a 2.4-mile all purpose trail that connects Lake Abram to Lake Isaac. an em ed Ti Biddulph Rd All Purpose Trail 1 Lake Abram Marsh Lake-to-Lake Trail Brookpark Rd 2 Fowles Marsh d R Lake-to-Lake Trail n 3 a m r e 3 Engle Road Sledding Hill s u a Chevrolet Blvd Chevrolet H Snow Rd 4 Lake Isaac d 4 R Lake-to-Lake Trail h p 5 m u t 5 Beyer’s Pond S Human Rd P Sheldon Rd W. 130th St W. Sm it Rd h R d d d d n R R e la l g 1 Fry ast E En y kw k P ee Cr d g l R Bi r Memphis Reservable Shelter Bagley Rd Pea 1 2 Memphis Picnic Area 2 3 W eb Fern Hill Picnic Area ste es Rd r 3 Fowl Rd 4 5 Snow Road Picnic Area M 4 ain St P Creekside Reservable Shelter 5 Whitney Rd P MILL STREAM RUN RESERVATION Albion Rd Hidden Gem: Beyer’s Pond, accessible from a short, natural surface walking trail, offers an opportunity to fish for bass, catfish and a variety of sunfish in a secluded natural setting. Year Established: 1919 | Current Acreage: 769 9 BRADLEY WOODS Reservation Bradley Woods Reservation is filled with deep swamp forests and includes Bunns Lake, a popular spot for viewing waterfowl. The park has high resource value due to its location atop a massive formation of Berea sandstone. The sandstone can be seen in old quarry sites within the reservation. It is also one of the few remaining examples of swamp forest within Cuyahoga County, with large tracts of relatively undisturbed woodlands. All Purpose Trail 1 Bunn’s Lake Wildlife Area 1 Codrington Shelterhouse Picnic Area d R dge Ri er Lorain CO. Lorain ent Cuyahoga CO. C Mills Rd Rd y e d adl n R r L B k s a 1 1 rn O a e e t t S hi W Bart on Rd in Rd ra Lo Hidden Gem: Bradley Woods Reservation sits atop a massive formation of Berea sandstone.